EDEC 561 Typical/Atypical Speech/Language Dev YC
(XL: EDEC/SPED 361)
Major theoretical perspectives and research on typical and atypical language development in young children from infancy through third grade, with special emphasis on birth through age 5; specific language disabilities, the relationship between communication delays and other areas of early learning and development, and alternative communication systems for young children with disabilities are addressed. Procedures in early identification of developmental risk and screening and diagnostic assessment of communicative competencies, as well as appropriate intervention models, strategies, and programs are taught. This course should not be taken prior to junior year.
PRQ: HDEV 248, SPED 342/542.
Scheduled: Spring and summer, yearly.
Meets: N.
Cross Listed Courses
EDEC 361